Widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to its reactive bromo and nitro functional groups. Its structure allows for easy modification in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in creating biologically active compounds. Also employed in research laboratories for the preparation of specialty chemicals and as a building block in the formation of complex aromatic systems. Its electron-withdrawing nitro group enhances reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions, especially under mild conditions.